Entertainer Performance Contract

An Artist, band or group will want advanced control over many aspects of her/his/their appearance and performance at a concert or Gig.

This comprehensively drafted eleven page, twenty-six clause music contract Agreement includes but is not limited to the following legal music contract clauses: dressing/Green rooms, parking, security and privacy, compensation, promoter insurance, rehearsals and technical staff including stage hands, lighting, sound and publicity.

This music contract Agreement between the independent Artist and the Promote is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The music contract Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.

We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.

Our music contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.

Entertainer Name: _________________________________________________
(Musician, Singer, Band, Group, etc – print name)
Area of Entertainment: _____________________________________________
Agency/Management of Entertainer: ___________________________________
Promoter Name: __________________________________________________
Promoter Company: _______________________________________________
Gig Date: _______________________________________________________
Performance location: _____________________________________________
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This Agreement is entered into between the above named and below signed Entertainer (hereafter called the Entertainer”), and the above named and below signed Promoter and Promoter Company (hereafter called the “Promoter ”).
The Entertainer requests and the Promoter agrees to provide the following technical arrangements necessary before, during and after the performance at the above named Gig.
1. The Promoter hereby warrants that the room(s), concert hall, park, field, stadium (hereafter called the “Performance Location”) is of a safe and satisfactory condition for the Gig. All rooms, hallways, lavatory facilities, showers etc. shall be clean, private, and secure for the Entertainer. The Promoter shall provide ______________________________________________ separate, changing rooms (herein called the “Green Room”) that are not accessible by the public. If the change rooms are in any manner whatsoever accessible to the public the Promoter will provide adequate bonded security personnel to maintain the Entertainer’s safety and privacy and security for any and all vehicles, instruments and equipment.
2. Each Green Room must have make-up lights and mirrors, chairs and tables, costume rack, nearby lavatory and sink, and be situated close to the stage. The Green Rooms are to be heated or cooled to the Entertainer’s or the Entertainer’s representative’s satisfaction. The Promoter must also supply the Entertainer’s Green Room(s) with all items listed in Appendix “A”, including . . . continued
4. The Promoter shall carry any and all Injury and Liability Insurance for the Performer on any and all activities and attendance of the Entertainer at the Gig, including any and all insurance coverage that may be required to cover any and all other Personnel, Participant and/or concert Attendee, on the Stage, Backstage and/or any and all. . . continued
23. The Entertainer represents that she/he/they are free to enter into this
Agreement, and that this Gig does not violate the terms of any other Agreement between the Entertainer and any . . . continued